'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood blasts STFU as boob job, plastic surgery fail hits raw nerve

What "Teen Mom" Amber Portwood was aiming for with plastic surgery and what she ended up with proves the Rolling Stones right--you can't always get what you want. Portwood went for a Marilyn Monroe mommy makeover complete with boob job, tummy tuck, facelift, new eyebrows, Botox, platinum blonde hair, the works--but walked out looking like she was dressed for Halloween as some weird manga cosplay caricature. When critics told her so, Amber took to social media to send a general STFU message.    'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood blasts STFU as boob job, plastic surgery fail hits raw nerve

Jeremy Vuolo to ask Jinger Duggar to marry him: 'Counting On' Duggar girls plan wedding

 Its been official for a few months: Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo are engaged. But the next episode of TLC's "Counting On" hints that Vuolo will make it officially official and ask Jinger to marry him. He's been seen ring shopping and mom Michelle Duggar and sister Jessa Duggar Seewald went with the soon-to-be bride to New York City. Jinger also went on a wedding planning trip recently though Jessa said the proposal surprised Jinger. Rumors suggest it will be a destination wedding which doesn't really fit with the Duggar family's ultra-strict courtship and church wedding protocol. In fact a few things about the Jinger-Jeremy relationship don't fit the family plan.  Jeremy Vuolo to ask Jinger Duggar to marry him: 'Counting On' Duggar girls plan wedding

Michelle Obama surprising weight loss tips: FLOTUS says health not weight trump obesity

When first lady Michelle Obama spoke to Ellen DeGeneres recently, she appeared to have lost weight. In fact, she seems to have gotten steadily thinner since the first inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2008. Did she heed the advice of Dr. Keith Albow who in 2014 famously suggested she shed a few pounds? He claimed the first lady's "Let's Move" and healthy school lunches initiative would seem less hypocritical if she wasn't overweight. Mrs. Obama, who advocates cleaning up kids' diets, has shared some rather shocking weight loss ideas of her own.    Michelle Obama surprising weight loss tips: FLOTUS says health not weight trump obesity

Drunk driving mom found passed out and breastfeeding a baby

What is the matter with parents who recklessly endanger their kids?? Today's mommy fail--police found a mother breastfeeding a child on the side of the road--passed out cold drunk, behind the wheel of the car! Apparently, Melissa Rae Tomesh decided to follow the example of Lindsay Lohan on parenting. The hashtag read #drunkdrivingwhilenursing. It's hard not to be sarcastic about the many levels of stupid behavior people think to get up to. Do you have to spell it out for them? Drinking, driving, breastfeeding--which two of these don't fit?  Drunk driver mom found breastfeeding and passed out charged with DUI, child endangerment

Recycled trash crafts for kids: Barney Bag for collage art learning centers

Barney the bouncy purple dinosaur celebrates his 24th anniversary this year. In 1992, PBS adopted the character into the series Barney & Friends. As a homeschool family, we didn't watch much TV, but there was one take-away from the show that we used in preschool learning centers-- the Barney Bag. Make cool collage art and recycled trash crafts for kids with the helpful Barney Bag. Here's a Q-and-A to get started.  Recycled trash crafts for kids: Barney Bag for collage art learning centers | Examiner.com

Harambe gorilla killing: Cincinnati Zoo mom Michelle Gregg not guilty of neglect

The Cincinnati Zoo mom Michelle Gregg whose 3-year-old son fell in the Gorilla World exhibit is not guilty of child neglect reported CNN Wire on June 6. But a lot of people blame her for the gorilla killing. They want criminal charges pressed against Michelle Gregg in the death of Harambe, a rare silverback gorilla. 500,000 people have signed a "Justice for Harambe" petition against Michelle Gregg. There's a Facebook page devoted to getting Michelle Gregg prosecuted. But investigators cleared Michelle Gregg of child neglect. Her defenders offered to start a fund to help but the family declined. They asked that any donations be made to the Cincinnati Zoo in honor of Harambe.  Harambe gorilla killing: Cincinnati Zoo mom Michelle Gregg not guilty of neglect | Examiner.com

Science activities: Trash art, ecology lessons, environmental science projects

 Earth Day is celebrated in April but really every day should focus on caring for the earth. Here are summer science activities to teach outdoor ecology lessons and environmental science projects. Use science activities for end of school parties, summer enrichment, summer school or summer camp.



Start ecology lessons by gathering recycling from around the school. Each classroom typically has a box for recycled materials. Collect paper, cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic bottles, milk jugs, pill bottles, boxes, juice boxes, milk cartons, egg cartons, ribbon, yarn, wrapping paper, bows, plastic containers and other home or school recycling. Science activities: Trash art, ecology lessons, environmental science projects | Examiner.com

Repurpose and reuse recycled twist ties, reduce waste, live green, save money | Examiner.com

 April is Earth Month and it's all about ways to reduce reuse and recycle. Here are 25 ways to repurpose and reuse recycled twist ties, reduce waste, live green and save green! Replace unsewn buttons with recycled twist ties. Feed one end of the twist tie through both button holes and then through the two original holes where the button attached to the garment. Twist, bend it back and snip off edges so it doesn't scratch. Reduce waste and save money big-time by salvaging garments with lost buttons!  Repurpose and reuse recycled twist ties, reduce waste, live green, save money | Examiner.com

Homemade shoebox dioramas: Social studies crafts, science projects, book reports

It's 8 pm and darling daughter is wailing. She forgot to make her book report diorama project and it's due TOMORROW! Have you been there, done that, parents? Were you tempted to tell her "tough luck. You were told to do your homework and didn't. So take the F." Perhaps you wanted--like this mom did-- to put her on the street wearing a sign "free-- please take." But I am an eleventh hour girl myself and understood. So we bailed out Last Minute Lucy out. The whole family helped--dad and three older teen siblings. We made an awesome woodland Native American Indian diorama with stuff around the house--and made happy family bonding memories. From that experience grew this guide to making homemade shoebox dioramas for social studies crafts, science projects or book reports. All you need is a recycle bin, craft scraps, household junk and a little ingenuity. Homemade shoebox dioramas: Social studies crafts, science projects, book reports | Examiner.com

Preschool learning centers: DIY cardboard playhouse play kitchen appliances

When I was a little girl, my father and mother made an entire cardboard playhouse for me from recycled cardboard boxes. Here's how to make appliances for a cardboard playhouse play kitchen, including refrigerator, sink, stove, oven and play kitchen utensil rack. As a Montessori preschool teacher, I made recycled cardboard play kitchen sets for my students You can make super easy Montessori preschool practical life learning centers in about 30 minutes. Use your recycled cardboard playhouse at home, in homeschool or in Montessori preschool practical life learning centers. All you need to make a recycled cardboard play kitchen are recycled cardboard boxes (from a television or similar sized products), black permanent marker, sharp scissors, X-Acto Knife, Widget or box cutter, packing tape or duct tape, brass paper fasteners and your recycling bin!   Preschool learning centers: DIY cardboard playhouse play kitchen appliances | Examiner.com